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Special Needs
KEY TO SERVICES
| Services at No Charge (F) |
Fee for Services ($) |
| Sliding Scale (SS) |
Insurance Accepted (I) |
| Support Group (G) |
Serving Berks County (B) |
| Serving Lancaster County (L) |
Hotline or Helpline (H) |
| Appointment Necessary (A) |
Drop-Ins Welcome (D) |
| Multi-Lingual Services (M) |
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A Child's Heart
http://www.worshipcenter.org
Support, encouragement and prayer for parents raising children with emotional
and behavioral challenges (ADD, ADHD, Autism, Etc.). Childcare provided.
2nd & 4th Wed. monthly 7 - 9 pm (F, G)
The Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pk., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-656-4271
ADD/ADHD Parenting Classes & Support Groups
Helping parents with ADD/ADHD, covering a variety of topics. ($, G, L)
3950 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 18512
717-285-9555
A.H.E.D.D.
http://www.ahedd.org
Assisting people with disabilities and students in transition in obtaining
competitive employment through pre-employment, job development, job coaching
and follow-along services. (B, A, M)
1150 Berkshire Blvd. Suite 160, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-375-7692
1834 Oregon Pk., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-560-1000
The Arc of Berks County
http://www.berksiu.org/arc
Advocacy support for persons with mental retardation including individual
rights, special education, benefit issues, specialized services, information
& referral and public awareness.
1829 New Holland Rd., Suite 9, Reading, PA 19607
610-603-1227
The Arc of Lancaster Co.
http://www.TheArcofLancasterCo.org
Providing support services to children & adults with mental retardation/developmental
disabilities including educational and life advocacy, support groups, community
education, monetary & fiscal services. (F, G, L, D)
630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-394-5251
Autism Society of Berks County
http://autismsocietyofberks.org
Providing education and support to parents and professionals regarding Autism
Spectrum Disorder including PDD and Aspberger's Syndrome, offering monthly
meetings, conferences, quarterly newsletter, autism email list and informative
website. (F, $, G, B, L, H, D)
P.O. Box 6683, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-736-3739
Berks County Learning Disabilities Assn.
http://www.bclda.org/
Offering support and information to parents, professionals and individuals
with learning disabilities, plus a summer tutoring program for elementary
school children. (F, $, B, L)
P.O. Box 6894, Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-988-8457
Best Buddies
www.bestbuddies.org
Best Buddies enhances the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities by
providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
They are the first unified, international program that pairs individuals with
intellectual disabilities and college or high school students in one-to-one
mutually enriching relationships.
1700 Sansom Street, Suite 701, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-569-0069
CHADD
http://www.CHADD.org
Information and support about ADHD and related issues. (F, B)
Connect Early Intervention Services
Statewide information/referral helpline covering all aspects of child development
and early intervention. Direct referrals for children to be evaluated, information
on regulations & social services. (F, G, B, L, H, M)
150 S. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17109
800-692-7288
Deaf and Hard Of Hearing Services
Offers testing for hearing problems, aid for deaf and hard of hearing including
hearing aids, assistive devices, sign language classes, sign language interpreting,
information, advocacy and referral. (F, $, B, L, M)
201 W. Wyomissing Blvd., West Lawn, PA 19609
Voice: 610-685-4520
Text Telephone: 610-685-4525
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Lancaster County
630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
http://www.dhhslancaster.com
Voice or Text Tele: 717-291-1839
The Down Syndrome Support Group of the Susquehanna
Valley, Inc.
www.susquehannadssg.org
Offers support, guest speakers, social events throughout the year for the entire
family, information to parents, professionals and individuals with Down
syndrome. Meets the first Thursday of the month, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, child care is
provided on site. (F, L)
Hempfield United Methodist Church
3050 Marietta Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-393-4455
Early Intervention Program
http://www.iu13.org
Serving children ages 3 - 5 with special needs, including those with learning,
physical or vision problems, speech/language difficulties, behavioral/emotional
problems or developmental delays. (F, L)
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
1110 Enterprise Rd., East Petersburg, PA 17520
717-569-7331
Exceptional Children Services (ECS)
http://www.iu13.org
Providing support services to students with special needs, including audiological,
vision/hearing impaired, extended school year, interpreting/translation,
job training, orientation/mobility, speech, language, occupational and physical
therapy. (F, L)
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13
1110 Enterprise Rd., East Petersburg, PA 17520
717-560-4692
Helping Hands, Inc.
http://www.helpinghandsinc.com
Providing supportive programs for individuals and families impacted by developmental
disabilities. ($, G, B, A)
415 Hoffmansville Rd., Bechtelsville, PA 19505
610-754-6491
Joni and Friends
http://www.joniandfriends.org
Working with churches for disability ministry, family retreats for families
with disabled family members, used wheelchair collection, support groups
for people affected by disabilities. (F, $, G, B, L, D)
5307 Main St., East Petersburg, PA 17520
717-509-6170
The Lancaster County Autism Support Group
Providing support for parents whose children are autistic, including advocacy,
guest speakers, monthly newsletter and an avenue for parents to help each
other, offering free child care at meetings. (F, G, L)
Meeting at Mount Calvary Evangelical Church
308 E. Petersburg Rd., Lititz, PA 17543
717-664-4117
Lancaster County Down Syndrome Support Group
http://www.hempfieldchurch.org/Caring
For parents to talk about their children and help them grow, meeting the
4th Fri. month Aug. - Oct. & Jan. - May, offering guest speakers and
annual family picnic. (G, L, D)
2195 State St., E. Petersburg, PA 17520
717-569-6227
Learning Disabilities Assn. of Lancaster Co.
http://www.ldanatl.org
Offering support and information to parents, professionals and individuals
with learning disabilities, plus referrals to services. (F, G, L, H, A)
717-394-5452
717-665-5836
Learning Disabilities Support Group
Offering advice to parents of children with learning disabilities, networking
with other groups and promoting the needs of children with learning disabilities.
717-665-5065
717-665-5826
NICHCY, National Information Center for Children & Youth with
Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/
NICHCY is the national information center that provides information on disabilities
and disability-related issues. Anyone can use our services - families, educators,
administrators, journalists, students. Our special focus is children and
youth (birth to age 22). (F, $, M)
P. O. Box 1492, Washington, DC 20013
800-695-0285
New Life Assistance Dogs
http://www.udservices.org/newLife.asp
Training service dogs to enable persons with physical disabilities to live
more independent and meaningful lives, helping overcome architectural, service,
and cultural barriers of society. (B, L)
1901 Olde Homestead Ln., Lancaster, PA 17605
717-397-1841
PA's Initiative on Assistive Technology
http://disabilities.temple.edu
Provides information, referral, training and advice regarding funding for
assistive technology. Also manages PA's statewide Assistive Technology Lending
Library, for loans and devices. (F, B, L, H)
Institute of Disabilities at Temple University
423 Ritter Annex
1301 Cecil B. Moore St., Phila., PA 19122
800-204-7428
215-204-1356 TTY
Parent-To-Parent of PA
http://www.parenttoparent.org
Network created by families for families of children with special needs,
connecting families in similar situations so they may share experiences,
offer practical information and/or provide support. (F, B, L, H)
800-986-4550
717-397-0759
Prospectus/Berco
http://www.prospectusberco.org
Providing residential, vocational and family supports for people with disabilities,
including summer camp, foster care, temporary respite, in-home supports,
senior day program and senior home support. (B).
131 N. 9th St., Reading, PA 19601
610-372-4637
Shreiber Pediatric Rehab Center
http://www.schreiberpediatric.org
Providing physical, occupational and speech therapy, preschool and recreational
programs to children with disabilities and developmental delays. (SS, I,
G, L, A)
625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603
717-393-0425
Sibling Support Group
http://www.TheArcofLancasterCo.org
Offers opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special health
and developmental needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational
context. (F, G, L)
630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-394-5251S.
S.June Smith Center Infant/Toddler Program
http://www.sjunesmith.org
Providing early intervention services at home, childcare or other community
setting for children to age 3 meeting eligibility requirements, as per their
individualized family service plan. (F, L)
600 Eden Rd., Bldg. 1, Lancaster, PA 17601
717-299-4829
The Special Kids Network
http://www.health.state.pa.us/skn
Trained telephone counselors providing information and referrals on education,
health care products/services, social services/counseling, support/advocacy
and therapy for families of children with special needs. (F, B, L, H, M)
1901 Olde Homestead Ln., Lancaster, PA 17605
800-986-4550
Spina Bifida Association of Greater PA
http://www.geocities.com/sbaofgpa
Serves individuals born with Spina Bifida, their families and caregivers
with financial assistance, outreach, equipment loan, monthly newsletters,
library, conferences and community programs. (F, G, B, L, D)
209 E. State St., Suite B, Quarryville, PA 17566
717-786-9280
Stuttering Foundation of America
http://www.stutteringhelp.org
Providing resources, services, support and helpline for those who stutter
and their families as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering.
(F, G, B, L, H, D, M)
800-992-9392
Supportive Concepts for Families
http://www.supportiveconcepts.org
Providing programs to improve the quality of life of mentally challenged
adults and children. ($, B, L, H, D, M)
200 Penn St., Reading, PA 19602
610-372-7712
888-686-SCFF
Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
http://www.trsinc.org
Vocational, social, educational and residential services for adults with
a disability. (F, B, M)
1000 Lancaster Ave., Reading, PA 19607
610-777-7691
United Disabilities Services
http://www.udservices.org
In-home personal care, service coordination, day programming, personal assistance
dog training, information/referral service, summer day camp & respite,
job training/placement, support services. (F, $, SS, B, L)
1901 Olde Homestead Ln., Lancaster, PA 17605
717-397-1841
Variety Club Camp
http://www.varietyphila.org
Providing year-round & summer recreational programming for children
with special needs, including camp, baseball, tennis, swimming, soccer,
karate, basketball, weekend retreats, arts & crafts, dance, music. ($,
I, B, L, D)
2950 Potshop Rd., Worchester, PA 19490
610-584-4366
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